Ronald F. Reh, Jr. 47, of Huntley, died peacefully, October 12, 2016 at Florence Nursing Home in Marengo.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 11- 3:00pm with a service at 3:00pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be at Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Huntingtonsdiseasefoundation.org or First Congregational Church-Huntley
Ron was born August 30, 1969 in Huntley, the son of Ron F. Reh, Sr. and Kathleen “Kate” Bakley. He graduated from Huntley High School and went on to work for Bakley Construction. Ron had a fighting spirit and determination. Even through his illness he remained determined and positive. He was an avid Bears, and Cub fan, he loved four wheeling, snowmobiling and all things Chevy. Ron was kind and would give you the shirt off of his back. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen “Kate” (Carl) Jensen, his brothers, Mike and Carl, Jr, “ C.J.” Jensen, he is survived by his grandmother Joan Bakley and by his aunts and uncles: Kenneth Bakley, Jr., Doug Bakley, Cindy (Randy) Sikula, Bernice (Tim) Roberson, Carol Thompson and by his cousins, Mathew, Kenneth III (Jennifer), Brittany, Noah, and T.J., Dawn(Bob), Autumn, Violet and Elijah
He is preceded in death by his father, Ronald F. Rey, Sr., and his grandfather, Kenneth Sr. “Timer” Bakley, grandparents, Peter and Martha Reh and by his half- sister, Kelly Jo Herrera.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Ron’s caretakers and staff at Florence Nursing Home.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to defiorejorgensen.com
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To cousin Katie and family,,so sorry to hear of Ronnies death. I never got to meet Ronnie but I sure know the kindness of his dad, and mom. He could not of asked for a more loving family to have then the Bakley's . We send our love and hugs to each of you,,, especially to Kate. Will call soon,,, our hearts ❤️'S are with you each. Much Warm Love,,, Aunt Tootsie & Mitch